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You can use this forum to discuss Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes – prevention, diagnosis, specialists, self-care, diabetes-induced complications, nutrition, physical activity, medications and other forms of diabetes management.

Pressure in my head after working out

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I am a diabetic, 61 yrs old, I work out 5 days a week, after working out I get a feeling of pressure in my head, sometimes it last a few hours, recently it has been lasting 5-6 hours. No dizziness, and my blood pressure is not a problem, usually in the normal range 120/73-80. Today I walked for 1 hr...

by User avatar carlotta61

Anybody takes Metformin more then eight years?

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I have been diabetic for almost 10 years. The last 8 years I have been on Metformin. It is all right and I manage my glucose well, but I think that I should change the medication because I have been taking it for such a long time. Does anyone take it more then eight years? I would like to hear what...

by User avatar siffre529200448

Best diet for teenagers with type 2 diabetics?

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My son is a teenager and he is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I know that this is unusual since many teenagers suffer from type 1, but this is not my son’s case. I would like to know what the best diet for teenagers with type 2 would be. I am not a medical expert, so I don’t know much...

by User avatar deanne1638198993

How tuberculosis therapy could help curing type 1 diabetes?

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A friend of mine is a diabetic and he will try with tuberculosis therapy. I was wondering how this could help curing type 1 diabetes. This is little illogical to me, so I came here to find out some answers. I would be grateful if anyone could tell me something more about this. All opinions are...

by User avatar hillard330196531

Excessive Thirst and Diabetes

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Hi everyone,I know there are more symptoms of Diabetes than excessive thirst, and it could be something else anyway. I'll have a drink, and I'll be thirsty and need another drink virtually straight away. I've not idea how many drinks I go through in a day, but it's alot.My brother had to have his...

by User avatar Claire23_177854177854

Metformin and B12 deficiency?

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Hello, there. My husband is diabetic and a doctor recommended him taking Metformin. I know that this drug is great for diabetes type 2. However, something concerns me. I have read somewhere that it can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency, so I am little worried. Can you tell me something more about this?...

by User avatar devonna950195290

Best diet for pre-diabetes?

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Hello. My mother has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I know that if you do nothing, it can lead to type 2 diabetes. I would like us to prevent this somehow. I think that in this step the diet is most important. What would the best diet be in my mother’s case? Does anyone have any idea?

by User avatar holly1072195289

the most usual diabetic foot complications?

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Hi there! Websites mention that diabetics often have foot complications. What does this mean? I do know a person who has diabetes, and her hands and feet often seem swollen. Is that because of the diabetes, and what is causing this to happen? What are the other possible complications? Thanks!

by User avatar wald1985183752

Should I take Metformin in the middle of a meal?

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Hi, folks. I think that Metformin should be taken before meal, but once I forgot to take it and I took it in the middle of a meal. I didn’t have any adverse effects, so I am wondering if it can be taken in the middle of a meal. What do you think about this? Your help will be more than...

by User avatar xerxes528183357

What diabetes complications can smoking affect?

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I do know a little bit about diabetes, and I do know that smoking is bad news for people with diabetes. Well, for anyone really, but especially for diabetics. What I don't know is what complications are caused by smoking in diabetes. Are there any members of this forum who know more? Please tell...

by User avatar ambros1410182742